DOT: Tractor-trailer crash closes parts of Route 1&9 in Woodbridge
The NJDOT says the truck crashed into other vehicles and knocked down a traffic signal and three utility poles.
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The southbound lanes of Route 1&9 remain temporarily closed in Woodbridge due to a tractor-trailer crash on Tuesday afternoon.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation says the truck knocked down a traffic signal and three utility poles near Randolph and East Milton avenues around 12:15 p.m.
The northbound lanes have since reopened.
A car also burst into flames nearby. A video given to News 12 shows three good Samaritans rushing to rescue an unconscious woman from that car. It was not clear why the car caught on fire.
Route 1&9 southbound detour:
Motorists on Route 1&9 southbound are being directed to turn right onto Stiles Street and take the ramp to Route 35 northbound/Rahway
Turn left onto Route 27 southbound •Continue on Route 27 southbound for several miles
At the Colonia Avenue traffic signal, stay straight and go under the railroad bridge to take Route 35 southbound
Continue on Route 35 southbound, back to Route 1&9
